By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, police reported that an 8 year old brought bags of heroin to school and passed out some of the heroin stamps to the children. Unfortunately, students bring dangerous items to school every day including drugs, alcohol, and…
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Prom Night Safety Measures – Keep Your Child Safe
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network High school students anticipate Prom Night every year. Plans are made including dinner, the dance, and many parties. As parents, we hope that our children will be safe and smart on Prom Night. Many things can go wrong with a…
Who is Driving the Day Care Van? Driving Under the Influence No Contest Plea in Wichita, Kansas
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Kansas and other states, children in day care centers are often times put at risk by unsafe day care center drivers. Some of these drivers even choose to drive while under the influence of alcohol…
New York – Driving While Intoxicated With a Child – Felony
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York, it is now a felony to drive a vehicle while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle. Drivers, many are the very parents of the child in the vehicle, should refrain from driving…
Bronx Mother Faces Manslaughter Charges for Drunk Driving Death of 11 Year Old Girl (Leandra Rosado)
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Carmen Huertas, a mother from the Bronx, New York, appeared in court regarding manslaughter charges for the death of 11 year old – Leandra Rosado. In October 2009, it is alleged that Ms. Huertas drank heavily…
Alcohol Related Deaths – Dangers to Teens and Children – Death of 19 Year Old Reported in Georgia
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other States, the legal drinking age is 21 years old. Many child safety advocates are in favor of such age restrictions. Teenagers and young adults lack good judgment when it comes to…
University of Delaware Fraternity (Sigma Alpha Mu) Fined $50,000 for Hazing Following Freshman Student’s Death
By James Bailey, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The death of an 18 year old freshman from the University of Delaware resulted in the suspension of a fraternity (Sigman Alpha Mu) and a fine of $50,000. Delaware Online reported on this story. The case…
Monticello Minnesota Mother Charged with DUI – Fled Police with Children in the Car
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Minnesota and other States, there is a consistent problem with DUI incidents. Tragically, many DUI incidents cause serious personal injuries and even death of innocent people and children. In every DUI incident, there is a danger or risk to…
Alamosa, Colorado – Teen Drunk Driver Injures Children in Car Accident
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A sixteen year old girl with no driver’s license and a borrowed car drove into a tree outside the Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park in Alamosa, Colorado. She had three other teenagers and two small children, aged 20 months and…
Hand Sanitzers Have High Alcohol Content: Toxins / Poisons Dangerous to Children
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Common household items can be quite dangerous to children who have a poor safety awareness. Hand sanitizer liquids can be quite dangerous to children due to the high alcohol content of these products. A review of…